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SL58 HTF

2008 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,166 mi
Last recorded109,166 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 HTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 109,166 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 108,727 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 105,966 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 94,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit and cracked along tread pattern but no cords exposed

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 24 Aug 2015 94,948 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit and cracked along tread pattern but no cords exposed

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 82,329 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 82,329 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,061 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 69,263 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 69,262 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,966 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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SL58 HTF is a 2008 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,947 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL58 HTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SL58 HTF registered?

SL58 HTF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is SL58 HTF safe to buy?

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